EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: Ross
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Chapter 15, Problem 5QP
Financial Leverage Kiedis, Corp., has interest-bearing debt with a market value of $65 million. The company also has 2 million shares that sell for $25 per share. What is the debt-equity ratio for this company based on market values?
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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